Clitheroe and Blackpool will be at the top of most people’s lists when they visit Lancashire – but there are many more wonderful spots waiting off the beaten track.
Why not head out to one of these lovely destinations for a hike, to shop at their independent stores, or to spend some time at their lovely country pubs?
So here are 17 of the most beautiful towns and villages in Lancashire...
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Why not head out to one of these lovely destinations for a hike, to shop at their independent stores, or to spend some time at their lovely country pubs?
![Abbeystead is a beautiful hamlet, situated in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, just a short distance away from Lancaster.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM2MjUzYzU0LWNlMWUtNDk1Yi05MGI2LWM0Y2JkMzk5ZDQ5MzoxOWVjZWM5ZS1lMjFhLTQ4MDMtODU3NS1lMjg5ZDE1NmFhYTg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Abbeystead (credit Explore Bowland)
Abbeystead is a beautiful hamlet, situated in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, just a short distance away from Lancaster.Photo: Explore Bowland
![Whalley is a charming village, filled with historic buildings, cafes and restaurants and many successful independent shops.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/08/14/23/VideoCapture_20240311-121720%20%281%29.jpg?trim=0,240,0,240&crop=&width=800)
6. Whalley
Whalley is a charming village, filled with historic buildings, cafes and restaurants and many successful independent shops. | Sam Quine
![Hurst Green is famous for being on the doorstep of Stonyhurst College, which is where JRR Tolkien first coined 'The Lord of the Rings'.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/08/14/05/Hurst%20Green.jpg?trim=0,89,0,89&crop=&width=800)
7. Hurst Green
Hurst Green is famous for being on the doorstep of Stonyhurst College, which is where JRR Tolkien first coined 'The Lord of the Rings'. | Go GuidesPhoto: Go Guides
![Wiswell has been named as one of Britain’s 48 poshest villages after the list was revealed by The Telegraph.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/03/15/21/Freemasons+Wiswell.jpg?trim=0,0,0,0&crop=&width=800)
8. Wiswell
Wiswell has been named as one of Britain’s 48 poshest villages after the list was revealed by The Telegraph. | Sam Quine